Summer Maintenance Technician Intern

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Koch Fertilizer in Wever, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn about an industrial work environment without any previous experience and see the foundation of a successful career in the maintenance space.

Koch has been consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S. by Way Up. The internship opportunity is a 12‑week program from late‑May to early August 2026. The shift schedule will be a 4‑day, 10‑hour shift work week.

At Koch, we believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur, no matter what role they are in. As an intern there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our company. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Kickstart your career with us by applying today!

As a Maintenance Technician Intern you will partner closely with our maintenance team to execute predictive and preventive maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability, efficiency, and minimize downtime.

• Assisting maintenance in installing, calibrating, and maintaining rotating equipment from small water pumps to high‑speed multi‑component compressor trains as well as fixed equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, boilers, furnaces and heaters

• Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of a relevant degree, certificate, or workforce training program
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
• Willingness to work in an industrial environment which includes availability for shift work and emergency call outs, while working indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to meet physical demands such as:
  • Working outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Climbing stairs, ladders, and working at heights of up to 160 feet.
  • Sitting, standing, and kneeling as necessary, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Wearing a gas mask-type respirator and other required PPE
  • Confined space entry may be required

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Previous armed forces experience as an aircraft mechanic, aircraft structural maintenance specialist, or other relevant military experience
• Experience maintaining or repairing rotating or fixed equipment.

This internship is not eligible for educational or employment visa sponsorship.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.

Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health…